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Athetosis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A dyskinesia characterized by an inability to maintain the fingers, toes, tongue, or other body parts in a stable position, resulting in continuous slow, sinusoidal, and flowing involuntary movements. This condition is frequently accompanied by CHOREA, where it is referred to as choreoathetosis. Athetosis may occur as a manifestation of BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES or DRUG TOXICITY. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p76)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Athetoid Movements
  • Hammond Disease
  • Hammond's Disease

In other languages

  • French

  • Athésie
  • Maladie de Hammond
  • Mouvements athétoïdes
  • Mouvements athétosiques

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-H269XR4K-5

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